What happened to $119.99? The Flash ad I saw on Amazon's home page for this camcorder advertised it as being $119.99, and said to click for more info. Upon clicking through, I came upon 2 colors of this camcorder, both priced at $139.99, 20 bucks higher.Not the best way to make a sale. What happened to $119.99? The Flash ad I saw on Amazon's home page for this camcorder advertised it as being $119.99, and said to click for more info. Upon clicking through, I came upon 2... » Read More What happened to $119.99? The Flash ad I saw on Amazon's home page for this camcorder advertised it as being $119.99, and said to click for more info. Upon clicking through, I came upon 2 colors of this camcorder, both priced at $139.99, 20 bucks higher.Not the best way to make a sale. « Show Less
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Do you have any neighbors who shop at Costco? Members can get the 30 minute Flip for $89.00. I saw that price yesterday there, 7/12/07.
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Ditto only I saw it on DealNews.I'm impressed with the camcorder but not with Amazon's BS.Thanks for making a statement that I can follow up on.
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Keep an eye on PureDigitalinc.com the website. They offer $30.00 rebates every once in awhile...
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The $119.99 price is a reference to the suggested retail price of the 30 minute camcorder, which is now on sale for $103.83. It is misleading of Amazon if the flash ad led you to the 60 minute camcorder which is sold at a higher price point.
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I have a question about this also...Is this a one-time use camcorder or can it be re-used?I am thinking the latter, just by virrtue of the selling price...Many thanks in advance!
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I noticed the same thing with the Canon S3 vs the S5. $688 for the S3 when the S5 is going for $319-349 from most vendors?? Does NOT make sense. They must be trying to reel in some sucker who thinks the older model is "better" and "rare." Just not true with cameras these days.I have also noticed that the "Buy New" crossed-out prices on many cameras are just flat wrong. They are listed as selling for several hundred dollars more than the MSRP. Then the amazon price is a "save this much" price, when actually it is the SAME price as all of the other vendors charge. Almost seems like false advertising. I noticed the same thing with the Canon S3 vs the S5. $688 for the S3 when the S5 is going for $319-349 from most vendors?? Does NOT make sense. They must be trying to reel in some sucker who thinks the older model is "better" and "rare." Just not true with cameras these days.I have also noticed that the "Buy New" crossed-out prices on many cameras are just flat wrong. They are listed as selling for several hundred dollars more than the MSRP. Then the amazon price is a "save this much" price, when actually it is the SAME price as all of... » Read More I noticed the same thing with the Canon S3 vs the S5. $688 for the S3 when the S5 is going for $319-349 from most vendors?? Does NOT make sense. They must be trying to reel in some sucker who thinks the older model is "better" and "rare." Just not true with cameras these days.I have also noticed that the "Buy New" crossed-out prices on many cameras are just flat wrong. They are listed as selling for several hundred dollars more than the MSRP. Then the amazon price is a "save this much" price, when actually it is the SAME price as all of the other vendors charge. Almost seems like false advertising. « Show Less
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I just looked this tablet up yesterday 12/30/14 and the price was $249.00 new. I put it in my cart to purchase today 12/31/14 and now its $269.00!. In the meantime I was doing some research and found the same tablet at several locations locally for $249.00 My question is why the increase and second looks like I'm going to purchase locally! What a bummer for Amazon.
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I have been watching the price on amazon and it alwasy varied between 611 to 650. but all of sudden they raised it to $999, it doesnt make any sense to any one after looking at this. Are they trying to create a hype or just want to kill the product? whatever so it is not a wise decision in either way.
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It is interesting how Amazon is having this and other Bravia TV's 'on sale' on March. They say they have taken $300 off the price but the price is actually gradually going up ... two days ago when the ad first came out this 52" TV was $1699 (still higher than the $1450 or $1650) and now it is $1719. I really wanted to get it when it was lower and do not like this jacking the price around and claiming 'sale' when it has not gone down at all this month -- only Up, Up, Up!
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I received mine over the weekend from Amazon, but have done similar research as you did for over a week. I've noticed the same thing as you do on the price increase. IMO I chaulk it up to supply and demand. I shopped around and found the prices to be generally very close amongst online stores, and no more $435's available except at one reputable NY store selling it at $439 just the other day, and is back-ordered. The thing is that with Amazon there aren't even other vendors selling this camera at any price, so it's completely up to Amazon to charge what it thinks is appropriate. Even the used prices (which are mostly by Amazon in this case) have risen by a large margin. However, the camera is fantastic! So it's still a value proposition in my case. Since I sold my M43 gear, this $500 price tag is downright low. Look at it another way, there are no M43 or DSLRs (bodies only) that shoot at 5.5 FPS with autofocus or 12 without that come in at less than a grand. The lens range and aperture are in the same situation, there is nothing in the inter-changeable lens world that come close without costing multiples of this FZ150. Seriously, an Olympus 28-200'ish mm equivalent M43 lens runs at $450; a Nikon 18-200 VR for APS-C sensor is at approx $900; a Nikon 28-300 VR for full frame is about $1k (while non of these open to f 2.8). True, those cameras have larger sensors and the lenses are quality stuff and can do different things (we're not totally comparing apples to apples here), but if this camera is right for you for what you do as it does in my case for what I intend it to do, which is for travel (light) and take photos of my son at baseball games, the price is a steal. Frankly this camera out guns my DSLR by a large margin and does 1080P video with fast accurate auto focus at 60p :) I cannot do manual video focus of sports - at any price! On the other hand, other options may be to wait and see, or buy used. I checked out eBay, no luck there (but Amazon pricing staff already know that).
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I had to swoop in and grab mine late June at the $599.99 price. It has since gone up and been removed from Prime. Keep an eye out! Hopefully it will go back down.
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Best price this month was $1595 which lasted only 2 hours. Ever since, Amazon been out of stock. I wonder if they will ever be back in stock.
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In 2012, this exact item and qty was being sold on Amazon for $21.99. In 2013, I paid $19.59. In 2014 it has skyrocketed in price. Still a good deal at $46? Possibly, but something has changed either with the supplier or the demand for the product. Kills me to pay $46 for something when it was available for 1/2 the price previously.
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I have to agree there is something afoot here. I bought what I thought was table and chairs and discovered later that price was for the table alone; the photo doesnt change from offer to offer and I had been watching the ads for a chance to buy at a good price. If the table was a problem, I now own 8 chairs for exactly the same reason. Who says lightning wont strike twice? Friends convinced me not to make a fuss and to distribute the chairs through out my home, which Ive done. The day I bought my chairs they were selling for 223.00 for 2 chairs. However, everyone here thought that was a good price to pay for two of these extrordinary chairs.
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This is basically backordered everywhere. Check out all the buying options, there are still some for sale at $799, but get them quickly since they're in super high demand! I was able to get one from Camera Land here on Amazon for $799 just the other day, and I'm now waiting for it in the mail.
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I checked around for prices on Amazon and other places. I have one that I got 6 years ago. Doesn't seem to be available at regular office supply stores. I was a teacher at the time...There is no way I paid that kind of price. It had to have been on sale and well under $100 when I bought it or it wouldn't have been purchased by me. They were not available on Logitech's website except for support. Sorry, It looks to me like scarcity on a good product has driven the price up, but I did find it on ebay for under $300. I know probably not a lot of help. Contact Logitech, maybe they can help. I checked around for prices on Amazon and other places. I have one that I got 6 years ago. Doesn't seem to be available at regular office supply stores. I was a teacher at the time...There is no way I paid that kind of price. It had to have been on sale and well under $100 when I bought it or it wouldn't have been purchased by me. They were not available on Logitech's website except for support. Sorry, It looks to me like scarcity on a good product has driven the price up, but I did find it on ebay for under $300. I know probably not a lot of help. Contact Logitech, maybe they can help.
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You're right. Amazon's list price of $845.82 is way off. The local camera store, Cord Camera in Ohio, told me Canon's MSRP for the 580EX II is $439. But it's supply and demand. Try to find a 580EX or 580EX II flash on Adorama.com or B&H; (bhphotovideo.com) You won't. So it's 14% market-up from those that have them to sell. That's reasonable. What isn't reasonable is expecting an online stores to say your savings is -14%. Hence the mark up on the list price and the claim that you're saving 41%. If you can find this item in stock from a reputable seller at $350, pass along the web site.
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Either he was a scammer or someone got a sweet deal!Last week the 5D body & accessories were listed for $1600! The 5D with the 24-105 L lens was listed for $1800! Wizard of Math was the seller of both. His profile said that he had been with Amazon for a number of years. The listing was weird because he sold nothing but kids toys!The listing was only up for a day! Once again, was it a scammer or did someone get a sweet deal?!If it wasn't for the fact that I own the 30D, I would've been so tempted!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you buy a lot from amazon? Electronics? Any problems? Either he was a scammer or someone got a sweet deal!Last week the 5D body & accessories were listed for $1600! The 5D with the 24-105 L lens was listed for $1800! Wizard of Math was the seller of both. His profile said that he had been with Amazon for a number of years. The listing was weird because he sold nothing but kids toys!The listing was only up for a day! Once again, was it a scammer or did someone get a sweet deal?!If it wasn't for the fact that I own the 30D, I would've been so tempted!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you buy a lot from amazon? Electronics? Any problems?
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The ad on amazon says the light is on sale but it rings up full price. Is there another web sight to buy it from that is on sale for $19.95&gt;
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I was going to probably place my order tonight for this TV and now I see they jacked up the price 400 bucks. So much for that. Why does Amazon mess with the price so much? Rather annoying.